Job Description:

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Plant Engineering Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Communicate safety principles and regulations to all subordinates, and monitor operations for compliance, to stress safety (of employees, environment and the physical plant) as a primary objective at all times
• Schedule, assign, and direct craftspeople in the performance of tasks for the maintenance of equipment and/or facilities
• Provide technical direction to craftspeople and assist in diagnosing equipment problems as required to expedite work
• Train craftspeople in job requirements and basic technical skills, and recommend training programs as needed to develop and maintain capabilities of workforce
• Identify requirements and ensure timely availability of tools, supplies, and parts for projects and ongoing work
• Coordinate work schedules with appropriate production units and other Plant Engineering units to expedite work, minimize interruptions in production, and ensure effective utilization of workforce
• Implement appropriate Preventive Maintenance programs, and monitor ongoing performance, to maximize the reliability and runtime of equipment
• Additional accountabilities as assigned by the General Supervisor, Plant Engineering or Plant Engineering Manager
• This is a 3rd Shift Supervisor position

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of experience working in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience in Supervision in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience as a lead craftsperson and/or a demonstrated aptitude for leadership of craftspeople in the accomplishment of maintenance tasks
• Skills include strong troubleshooting skills
• Additional skills include analytical thinking, communication, basic computer literacy, and basic leadership skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and ability to think “outside the box”
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, reporting and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Technical knowledge and practical application skills in mechanical, electrical, or electronics disciplines

Work location: On-site

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

 

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $94,018 - $114,911, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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